adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
əd-
Examples of adherence in a Sentence
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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However, a look at any other watch brand tells us that Rolex’s strict adherence to their design legacy is unique among mass producers of watches.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
In their interviews with state police investigators, and in depositions, employees defended their professionalism and adherence to procedure, while citing problems with high staff turnover, difficult work conditions, limited resources and shortcomings of co-workers.
—Glenn Thrush Carlos Javier Ortiz, New York Times, 5 May 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
In their interviews with state police investigators, and in depositions, employees defended their professionalism and adherence to procedure, while citing problems with high staff turnover, difficult work conditions, limited resources and shortcomings of co-workers.
—Glenn Thrush Carlos Javier Ortiz, New York Times, 5 May 2024
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherence. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s
əd-
1
: the action or quality of adhering
2
: steady or faithful attachment
adherence to the truth
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